The Concepts of Risk, Safety, and Security: A Fundamental Exploration and Understanding of Similarities and Differences

Blokland, P.J.; Reniers, G.L.L.M.E.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-47229-0_2

The Concepts of Risk, Safety, and Security

Title

The Concepts of Risk, Safety, and Security: A Fundamental Exploration and Understanding of Similarities and Differences

Author

Blokland, P.J. (TU Delft Safety and Security Science)
Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (TU Delft Safety and Security Science; Universiteit Antwerpen; Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)

Date

2020

Abstract

When discussing the concepts of risk, safety, and security, people have an intuitive understanding of what these concepts mean and to a certain level, this understanding is universal. However, when delving into the meaning of the words and concepts in order to fully understand all their aspects, one is likely to fall into a semantic debate and ontological discussions. As such, this chapter explores the similarities and differences behind the perceptions to come to a fundamental understanding of the concepts, proposing a common semantic and ontological ground for safety and security science, introducing a definition of objectives as a central starting point in the study and management of risk, safety, and security.

Subject

Definitions
Differences
Foundation
Risk
Safety
Security
Similarities

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47229-0_2

Publisher

Springer

Source

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

Series

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, 2191-530X